An Irish dance school in Teesside is hoping to continue representing the region internationally with the help of this year’s Wish campaign.

Formed in 2004, Scoil Rince i Muir holds classes in Coulby Newham and Thornaby for children from the age of four upwards.

Now celebrating its tenth successful year, the dancers have competed in and been very successful at many national and international competitions across the UK, Ireland and the USA.

After entering The Gazette’s Wish campaign last year, the dance school used the money they received to help with competition costs. The money went towards the cost of the dancers competing at the World Championships in London at Easter.

Veronica Muir, who formed the school said: “Last year, nine dancers travelled to the capital to compete which may not have been possible if it wasn’t for the Wish campaign.

“Any money we receive from this year’s Wish campaign will again contribute to the costs of the dancers to travel to the various national and international competitions they compete in.

“This allows local dancers to represent the region across the globe.”

Every year, The Gazette’s Wish campaign gives away thousands of pounds to not-for-profit groups and organisations.

Every registered group will be guaranteed a share of our £40,000 fund. There are no losers in the Wish campaign but the aim is to collect as many tokens as possible.

The more tokens a group collects, the bigger its share of the prize pot.

Registration for this year’s Wish campaign has now closed and tokens are now appearing in The Gazette. The last token will appear on January 21.